Sales-Focused Admissions Officer | Blackburn

Are you a dynamic, results-driven professional with a passion for education and a proven ability to convert leads into lasting relationships?

Westholme, a leading independent school, is seeking a proactive and highly motivated Sales-Focused Admissions Officer to join our team on a 1 year fixed term contract. This is a crucial role, directly responsible for driving pupil recruitment and ensuring our School operates at full capacity. If you excel at building rapport, delivering exceptional customer journeys, and hitting ambitious enrollment targets, we want to hear from you!

Your Mission: Propel Pupil Growth

As our Admissions Officer, you are the main point of contact for prospective families, showcasing the unique value proposition of Westholme School. Your key responsibilities will include:

Relationship building & Nurturing: Proactively engaging with all enquiries, building immediate strong relationships with prospective parents and pupils, guiding them through a seamless and highly positive admissions journey.

Conversion Specialist: Driving the admissions funnel from initial enquiry to confirmed registration, with a clear focus on achieving and exceeding pupil recruitment targets. You will be measured against conversion rates from enquiries to visits, and ultimately, registrations.

Brand Ambassador & Customer Experience Expert: Serving as a prominent public representative, you will embody the ethos of Westholme, delivering outstanding customer service at every touchpoint and ensuring a consistently positive impression of the School.

Strategic Event Execution: Playing a key role in the planning, preparation, and execution of high-impact recruitment events such as Open Mornings, exhibition attendance, and bespoke Taster Days - transforming these into powerful conversion opportunities.

Internal Collaboration: Fostering effective working relationships with academic and support colleagues to understand and articulate the full Westholme experience across all year groups, ensuring a smooth flow of pupils and high retention.

What We're Looking For:

Proven Sales & Relationship Management Experience: A strong track record in sales, recruitment, or customer relationship management, ideally within education, luxury goods, or a service-driven sector.

Exceptional Communication: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information clearly, persuasively, and professionally to diverse audiences.

Customer Service Excellence: A genuine passion for delivering a premium customer experience, making every prospective family feel valued and understood.

Calm & Confident Professionalism: Ability to maintain efficiency and composure in a dynamic environment, representing the School with poise and confidence.

Strategic & Organised: Excellent planning and organisational skills, particularly in event management and pipeline tracking.

Passionate about Education: A firm belief in the ethos and values of independent education and a commitment to understanding the full academic and pastoral experiences offered at Westholme.

CRM Proficiency: Experience using CRM systems to manage leads and track progress is highly desirable.

Why Join Westholme School?

This is a pivotal, 1 year full time fixed term position crucial to the continued growth and development of our prestigious School. You will be empowered to drive our future success, enjoying:

Significant Impact: Your direct efforts will determine the growth and vitality of Westholme.

Dynamic Environment : A varied role blending customer service, direct engagement and relationship building.

Supportive Leadership: Work closely with the Senior Leadership Team, with your contributions highly valued.

Professional Development: Opportunities to grow your sales and admissions expertise within a unique educational context.

If you're ready to put your sales acumen to work in an environment where you can truly shape futures, apply now to (url removed)